Daniel Needleman

Dr. Daniel Needleman is Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics and Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University. His research investigates physical principles of biological self-organization using quantitative approaches.

Research focuses on microtubule network dynamics, mitotic spindle assembly, and error correction mechanisms during cell division. The Needleman Lab develops novel imaging and biophysical methods to probe subcellular structures at nanoscopic scales.

Recent work includes heat-sensing technologies for energy flux measurements in single cells and quantitative analysis of microtubule sliding dynamics. Research integrates physics, engineering, and cell biology to understand emergent behaviors in living systems.